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Monaco National Day on November 19, 2009

Faithful to a tradition which goes back to 1857, the Monégasque National Holiday is now celebrated on November 19th (Saint Rainier"s Day), the Saint Day of H.S.H. Prince Rainier of Monaco.

Previously, the Festival of Saint Dévote was observed as the National Holiday. Typical National Day festivities include: a Thanksgiving Mass with a program of choice music, the conferring of honors and decorations at the Palace, a gala evening at the Opera House, treats for children and elderly people and a grand evening firework display over the harbor which all contribute to make this day of gaiety the great Festival of the Monégasque people.

Date: November 19, 2009
Place: Various venues

Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival November 24-28, 2009

The most prominent names in the world of jazz are awaited at the Principality’s most illustrious addresses for a truly thrilling festival Hôtel de Paris room from 319€ per night for two people including breakfast and Gold Card advantages. Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort from 176€ per night for two people including breakfast and Gold Card advantages.

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Date: November 24-29, 2009
Place: Various venues

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra Season 2009-2010

The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1856, holds a rarefied position in the musical world having been led by guest conductors such as Arturo Toscanini, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Bruno Walter, Richard Strauss, Victor de Sabata, Sir Thomas Beecham, Kiril Kondrachin, Raphael Kubelik, Leopold Stokowski, Charles Munch, Sir John Barbirolli, and Eugene Jochum.

Date: Season 2009
Place: Various Venues
Web site: www.opmc.mc
Check program: PDF

Monte-Carlo Opera House Season 2009-2010

By the end of the nineteenth century, Charles Garnier was hired to build Monaco's Opera House. The famous architect had gained recognition from his work for the Paris Opera House.

Sarah Bernhard inaugurated the new Salle Garnier in 1879. Between 1893 and 1951, Raoul Gunsbourg directed the Opera and built fame and prestige for Monaco's Opera House. Among the best internationally, Monaco's Opera hosted great voices such as Patti, Tamagno, Melba, Caruso, Chaliapine, Garden, Schipa, Dalla Rizza, Gigli, Lubin, Muzio, Thill, and Pons.

Date: Season 2009
Place: Monte-Carlo Opera House
Web site: www.opera.mc

The Monte-Carlo Ballet Season 2009-2010

In 1985, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover created a new ballet company in the Principality, a project initiated by her mother, Princess Grace, and became the President of the company, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.

Since the first performance of Serge de Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in Monaco in 1911, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo became the first official company of the Principality of Monaco, performing throughout the year at the Opera de Monte-Carlo as well as in the most famous theaters and venues abroad. Determined to keep this ballet company at the highest professional level, and to enrich the repertoire with creations and contemporary works, the President of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo offered the direction to Jean-Christophe Maillot in 1993.

Date: Season 2009
Place: Various Venues
Web site: www.balletsdemontecarlo.com,
www.ballets-russe.com